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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.43, 902.29 and 354.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.43, 902.29 and 354.85 is: 532.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.43 : 902.29 = 354.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.43/902.29 = 354.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.43x = 902.29 × 354.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.43x = 320,173.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,173.10/601.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.35

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